MRLA Events

Upcoming Events

Muskegon Hospitality Industry Mixer

Tuesday, October 6
Handsome Hobo Pizzeria
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Muskegon

Join the MRLA in Muskegon! The MRLA is hosting a FREE informal mixer to bring together hospitality industry leaders to network, learn about cost-saving resources, discuss upcoming challenges and solutions for the industry, and enjoy some drinks and appetizers.

This event is open to any owners, operators, or leaders in the industry regardless of membership status. Invite your friends in the industry, too! Team MRLA simply asks that you make sure you register everyone who will be attending.

Bon Voyage Bonfire: Mackinac Island WIHL Chapter

Wednesday, October 7
The Inn at Stonecliffe
4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The perfect way to end the season is back! Fall is in the air, and we're celebrating another season with a night of connection and campfire glow! Meet us at The Inn at Stonecliffe at 4:45 PM, then hop on a horse drawn hayride at 5 PM. After the ride, we'll gather around the fire for s'mores, stories, and plenty of laughter. Join fellow women in hospitality as we slow down, connect, and celebrate the season we've made it through together, all while enjoying the warmth and magic of a fall evening.

Detroit Hospitality Industry Mixer

Wednesday, October 14
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Table No. 2 Restaurant
1045 Brush St., Detroit
Detroit, Michigan

What's keeping you up at night? Labor? Costs? Regulations? Finding good staff? We get it.

Join the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association for a free informal Detroit gathering where hospitality leaders can step away from the day-to-day, talk shop and connect with people who are living the same reality. Open to any hospitality owners, operators and leaders. Bring someone from the industry who needs this room, too.

Come with a problem, leave with a connection, an idea, a resource, or maybe all three.

Bagels & Big Ideas: Thumbcoast WIHL Chapter

Tuesday, October 27
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
DoubleTree by Hilton
Port Huron, Michigan

Start Your Morning Inspired!
Join the WIHL Thumbcoast Chapter for Bagels & Big Ideas, a morning designed to inspire growth, confidence, and authentic leadership.
Kathy Hayman - Invest in Yourself
Discover how investing in yourself can build greater financial confidence and create new opportunities.
Kalin Sheick - Pivot with Purpose
Explore the power of authentic leadership and how intentional pivots can move you forward.
Connect. Learn. Lead.
Come ready to be inspired, gain new insights, and connect with women who are making an impact.

Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner

Monday, November 9
6:00PM
Saint John's Resort
Plymouth, Michigan

Celebrate Michigan's hospitality professionals at the annual MRLA Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner!
The annual MRLA Stars of the Industry Awards recognizes outstanding members of all roles within Michigan's hospitality industry who have demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to excellence while going above and beyond their role to contribute to the positive image of the industry.

Join us at Saint John's Resort as we honor this year's exceptional nominees and award recipients during an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration.

Have a Star you want to shine some light on?
Nominations for Stars of the Industry Awards are OPEN! Submit nomination materials such as headshots, photos or videos, letters of commendation, news stories, testimonials or guest comment cards to show the Star's accomplishments.

The deadline to nominate is Sept. 3 for publicly voted award categories (Bartender Star of the Year, Emerging Hospitality Star of the Year, Guest Experience Star of the Year and Resort Star of the Year) and Oct. 2 for all other award categories.

Nominate A Star

Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference

Tuesday, November 10
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saint John's Resort
Plymouth, Michigan

Join us at Saint John's Resort for an impactful day of learning, recognition, community, and support with your hospitality industry peers who have been blazing a trail and those who are looking to create their own path. This year, we're excited to welcome attendees to Southeast Michigan for the first time as WIHL continues to grow and bring together women leaders from every corner of the state's hospitality industry. At WIHL, we network, strategize, and share our knowledge to help our industry, and our women, continue to grow in leadership.

PAC Holiday Dinner

Monday, December 14
6:00PM
Meadow Brook Hall
Rochester Hills, MI

Celebrate the season with MRLA and your industry peers at the historic Meadow Brook Hall! Experience the beauty of its festive holiday décor while enjoying entertainment, seasonal surprises, and more. MRLA’s annual PAC Holiday Dinner is the perfect way to show appreciation! Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or employees for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer!

ServSafe Classes

ServSafe Classes are now available for registration! Due to limited class sizes and social distancing mandates, spots fill up quickly, so register yourself and your staff today!

Member Pricing: $155 per person
Non-Member Pricing: $215 per person*
*New Members also receive $100 off your first in-person ServSafe training

Michigan Hospitality Foundation Events

The mission of the Michigan Hospitality Educational Foundation (MHF) is to enhance the hospitality industry's service to the public through education, community engagement, and promotion of career opportunities. The MHF hosts events throughout the year.

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